Capybaras

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a baby capybara standing on shaded ground and looking at camera with an adult capybara in the background a baby capybara massaging another baby capybara's back, both resting against an adult capybara, in an inclosure with hay a close-up of a capybara looking to camera, chewing on a blade of grass

Capybaras are the largest rodent in the world. Their majesty comes not only from their size, but from their exceptional level of chill. All sorts of animals ride around on their backs, which is where they get the nickname "nature's ottoman." They love to swim and relax in hot springs when given the opportunity, though some capybaras have had to travel to Japan to do so.

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This page was built by Capysarah Alison Hodges